Homework; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
The value of homework as part of the educational process has been debated for many years. Some researchers believe that homework is critical to learning and development, while others indicate that there is no benefit to the practice of homework. ...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Block scheduling (Education)
Many researchers have tried to find a direct link between block scheduling and student achievement. However, their findings have been mixed mainly because it was extremely difficult to account for other variables; therefore, not allowing...
This study explored the qualitative and quantitative impact of the implementation of a co-teaching model by teams in middle school language arts and mathematics classrooms. Although there were no significant quantitative findings for either...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Connecticut; Mathematical ability -- Testing; Connecticut Mastery Test
For years researchers have provided evidence to support the fact that males outperform females in mathematics. In this study, eighth grade mathematics performance, as evidenced by year-end average and Connecticut Mastery Test score, was compared...
Educators are aware that there are different types of assessment. Researchers have reported that not only are assessments different, but the way in which a question is phrased on an assessment can affect whether or not students answer...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Connecticut
This causal-comparative study examined factors influencing the mathematical preparedness of first year college students. Gender, ethnicity, mathematics course type, level, and number of years of study during high school were examined. Chi-squared,...
Sex role -- Spain; Women -- Spain -- Identity; Women in motion pictures
In an effort to further develop the use of film as an educational tool, the topic of women's roles in society through film was chosen. This study focuses on the changing roles of women in Spanish culture as portrayed in Spanish film in recent...
This case study investigated both the teacher attributes and the institutional factors that contributed to teachers' proficiency with and use of educational technology in a high school setting. A case study design was employed to develop four...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Connecticut -- Evaluation; Mathematical ability -- Testing
According to Hancock, Mattox, and Queen (2005) few studies have examined the effects of block scheduling at the middle level. Those that have shown success at the middle level have been unable to narrow down which specific aspects of block...
Bullying in schools -- Prevention; Socialization -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
This dissertation employed concept mapping, a mixed-method design, to identify what schools need to do to help students get along. Research on school bullying has measured members comprising a school's social equation (students, parents, and...
Reading (Elementary); Language and languages -- Orthography and spelling; Language arts (Elementary)
The purpose of this study was to see if giving students direct and systematic instruction in phonics, applied to the Cast-a-Spell program would improve their reading and writing skills. Two first grade inner city classes were involved in this...